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R. Kelly Hit with Indictment for Bribery & Allegedly Obtaining Fake ID to Marry Aaliyah
R. Kelly is facing new allegations surrounding his 1994 marriage to singer, Aaliyah.
According to federal documents, Robert Kelly is facing a superseding racketeering charge out of Brooklyn, which states the singer tried to “recruit women and girls to engage in illegal sexual activity” with him.
The documents obtained also alleged around Aug. 30, 1994, Kelly and others bribed an Illinois government official with money to obtain a “fraudulent identification document for Jane Doe #1.” Demetrius Smith, one of Kelly’s former tour managers, confirmed Kelly’s purchase of the fake ID during the airing of Lifetime’s Surviving R. Kelly documentary, stating he purchased a fake ID for Aaliyah, who was 15 at the time, so she would be able to marry Kelly.
Smith also stated that they were granted a marriage license that listed Aaliyah’s age as 18, and they did, in fact, get married on Aug. 31.
According to prosecutors, the purchase of the fake ID constitutes bribery and has been added to Kelly’s existing racketeering charge filed against him in New York.
In a statement to TMZ, Kelly’s lawyer, Doug Anton, responded to the indictment claiming “the charge is ridiculous and it smacks of the same desperation as the entire case.”
On Wednesday (Dec. 4), a Cook County judge ordered R. Kelly to stand trial on Sept. 14, where he is facing four charges of sexual abuse. Judge Lawrence Flood, who is presiding over the case, told prosecutors he would like to know by Jan. 20 which of the four indictments Kelly would like to take to trial first.
The singer will return to court in April to stand trial and will then go to federal court in Brooklyn in May.
Last February, Kelly was indicted on 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against four females, with at least three of them being underage, for over a decade. He was then arrested on federal sex trafficking charges in July by Homeland Security Investigations agents and the NYPD Public Safety Task Force.
Kelly was indicted on one count of conspiracy to receive child pornography, two counts of receiving child pornography, four counts of producing child pornography, five counts of enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity, and one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice by a federal grand jury.
It’s official! Ashanti and Nelly are expecting their first child together.
The songstress confirmed to ESSENCE, saying, “This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation. Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”
In addition to the news, the couple has announced their partnership as co-owners of Proov, alongside founder Amy Beckley, PhD. Proov is a pioneering diagnostics company that offers affordable at-home tests designed to aid couples in their conception journey, providing valuable insights and support without breaking the bank. These medical-grade tests illuminate potential obstacles to conception, empowering individuals on their path to parenthood.
Congratulations to Ashanti who is expecting her first child with Nelly.
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This new addition will mark Ashanti’s first child and Nelly’s third. The “Hot in Herre” rapper is also a father to his adult children, Chanelle, 29, and Cornell Haynes III, 24, from a previous relationship. Nelly also adopted his late sister Jackie Donahue’s children, Shawn and Sydney Thomas, after her passing from leukemia in 2005.
Ashanti shared her pregnancy announcement on Instagram through a heartwarming video that included a moment with her mother, Tina Douglas. In the clip, Ashanti is seen preparing for a show, and her mother, acting as her timekeeper, asks how much time she needs to get ready. After being asked twice, Ashanti emerges from behind the curtains and responds, “I’ma need about nine months,” leaving Tina pleasantly surprised by the joyous news.
NBA YoungBoy, also known as YoungBoy Never Broke Again, has found himself in legal trouble once again as he was apprehended on Tuesday, Apr. 16, in Utah. The charges against him span a range of offenses, from identity fraud and forgery to multiple drug-related charges.
According to records from the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, the charges, which originated from his hometown in Louisiana, include patterns of unlawful activity, attempts to obtain drugs, identity fraud, forgery, possession of controlled substances, and possession of a dangerous weapon. At the time of his arrest, NBA YoungBoy, born Kentrell Gaulden, was under house arrest in Utah.
In October 2022, YoungBoy Never Broke Again was granted bond by Louisiana Chief U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick after being arrested in March 2022. He had been placed in FBI custody due to an outstanding warrant related to drug and weapons charges from a September 2020 arrest in Baton Rouge, where he was filming a music video.
Last month, NBA YoungBoy released his seventh studio project, titled “Compliments Of Gravedigger Mountain,” featuring 13 tracks. Notably, this marks his thirteenth project in the past two years alone.
Gunna has announced the release of his new album, “One of Wun.”
The cover art, created by Calvin Clausell Jr. with creative direction by Spike Jordan of The Genius Club and art direction/design by Tal Midyan, was unveiled to accompany the announcement on socials. While no release date has been specified, the album is now available for pre-order, including physical copies.
The album will be distributed by Young Stoner Records/300 Entertainment.
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